Combination tool



July 31, 1923- 1,463,374

H. SCHUETZ COMBI NATION TOOL Filed June 18, 1920 2 Sheets-Sheet l INVENTUH 20 HENRY SCHUETZ 25 P1 3) MJZ July 31, 1923- H. SCHUETZ COMBINATION TOOL Filed June 18, 1920 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 P IO INVENTOR 4O HENRY SCHUETZ WITNESSES ATTORNEYS Patented July 31, 1923.

HENRY SCHUETZ. 0F PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA.

COMBINATION TOOL.

Application filed June 18, 1920. Serial No. 389,888.

You ho/1i It (/41 1 F m. r I It lie it known iha i. llixnv Seni'li'rz. a eitizen oi the lniie'l Naband a resident; of Pittsburgh. Allegheny (omit and State of leuusvlvania. have invented el-lain new and useful Improvements in Combination ools. of which the following is a spee1ficalion.

My invention relates to eomliination tools, and a purpose of my invention is the provision of a eomhination tool whieh is adaptable to a plurality of uses. and whieh is of sim ale and etlirieut construction. it being eapalile 'of being plaeed in compact form when not in use.

I will describe one form of eombination tool embmlving my invention and will then point out the novel features thereof in claims.

In the accompanying drawings:

Figure 1 is a. view showing in side elevation the main body of the tool which constitutes a earpenters square.

Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectional View taken on the line 2-2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. I. is a view showing in end elevation a square shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a transverse section taken on the line 4-4. of Fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a view showing in side elevation a rule adapted to be used in conjunction with the square shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a view showing in side elevation a tool holder adapted to he used in conjunction with the square shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 7 is a view showing. in end elevation the tool holder shown in Fig. 6. i

Fig. is a view similar to Fig. 7 showing the opposite end of the tool holder.

Fig. 9 is an assembled view of the square and rule. the former being in folded position and sllOWiliL' in phantom the tool holde in applied position. i

Fig. it) is a detailed view of a screw-driver adapted to he supported by the tool holder shoun in Fig. 6.

F g. 11 is an assembled View of the square and rule to whieh are pplied a pair of jaw eonsiituting a eaiiper.

his. 12 is a perspeetive view of one of the jaws shown in Fig. 11.

Fig. 13 is a fruirnientary detailed perspective. view of our end of the rule shown in Fig. 14 is a view showing in side elevation the square and rule shown in Fig. 1 and havin applied thereto a spur and a bracket, the latter supporting a pencil and thus convertin; the tool into a divider.

Fig. 15 is a detailed perspective view of the spur shown in Fig. 14.

Fig. 16 is a detailed perspective view of the braeket shown in Fig. 14.

Fig. 17 is a fragmentary view showing in side elevation the square and rule employed as a razor blade holder.

Fig. 18 is a view similar to Fig. 1.7 showing another form of razor blade in applied position.

Similar reference characters refer. to similar parts in each of the several views.

Referring specifically to the drawings and particularly to Figs. 1 to 4 inelusive, S designates generally a earpenters square comprising a main arm a carrying at one of its ends a relativelv short arm 'hich is pivotally supported thereon by means of a pivot pin 16 extending through a block 17, as clearly shown in Fig. 2. As shown in Fig. 3. the arm a is C-shape in eross-seetion to provide inwardly extending flanges 18. Arranged within the arm a and beneath the flanges 18 is a longitudinally extending' leaf spring 19 which as shown in Fig. 2 is bowed longitudinally with one end formed with a lip 19 secured within a recess 17 of the block 17. while its opposite end normally bears against the bottom of the arm. The arm 8 is U-shaped in cross-section so that it can be folded into eompaei position upon the arm a in the manner shown in Fig. 9. Both of the arms a and 1- are provided with gradnations. as elearl v shown in Fig. 14.

Referring now to Fig. 5. I have here shown a earpenters rule desiena ted generally at R and comprising a main seetion r and a relatively narrow NtllUll 1' both of wh eh are provided with Ql'iltllitltlfillH so that in extended position. the iraduations of one seetiou are a eontinuation of the graduations of the other s t-lion. 'lhe sertiou r is piv otallY runner-ted to the seetion r as iudieateil at 211. and h v virtue of this eonneet on. eith r se \iou run he folded o as to lll' beside the other set-lion or exleialril so as to lie end to (lul as shown in phaniom in Fig. shown in Figs. and lit. the free end of the seetlon 1" s pr a ided with a: T-shaped head the tool holder.

21 which is adapted to be used. in support ing certain tools as will be hereinafter described.

As shown in Fig. 11, the sections 2" and r can be slid into the main arm 8' of the square S, the section r when in folded position being disposed between the flanges 18, so that when the rule is pushed home with in the arm 8', it will be compactly housed therein with the exception of the head 2i which projects beyo d the end of the arm as shown in Fig. 14. The rule is frictionally held within the arm a by means of the spring 19, it being understood that the spring is so bowed as to be held under tension when the rule rs within the arm and to thus force the latter into engagement with the flanges 18. A locking of the rule within the square can be effected by folding the arm 8 onto the arm 8 in the manner shown in Fig. 9 so as to engage an outstruck projection 22 formed on the section 1 as shown in Figs. 9 and 11.

Referring now to Figs. 6, 7 and 8, I have here shown a tool holder designated generally at T and comprising a slotted body 523 having an ovate cross-sectional contour as shown in Fig. 7, with one end thereof pro vided with a head 24:. The head 24. as shown in Fig. 8, is formed with a sot-hot 2% which is adapted to receive a c0rrcspondingly shaped head 25 formed on a tool designated generally at L. As shown in Fig. 9, the tool L in the resent instance includes the head 25 which is preferably tapered in length so as to wedge within the socket 2i to securely hold the tool upon The tool L also includes a shank 26, and between the shank 26' and the head 25 is a nurled projection 9.7 which is adapted to be gripped in effecting the application or removal of the tool to or from the tool holder. The shank 26 in the present instance is provided with a glass cutting implement 28, while in Fig. 10 it is formed with a screwdriver. designated at 29. It will be understood that either oi? the tools shown in Figs. 9 and 10 canbe inserted into the socket 24 of the tool holder. The tool holder itself is adapted to be supported upon the arm a of the square S in the man-- ner shown in dash lines in Fig. 9, it being understood that the inner contour of the body 23 corresponds tothe cross-sectional contour of the arm a so that it can be readily inserted thereon and frictirmall g held against accidental displacement.

Referring now to Fig. 11, I have here shown a pair of jaws J and J which are associated with the square and rule, respet tively, to provide a. pair of calipers. As shown in Fig. 12, the 'aw J comprises a head 30 which is slotted ongitudinally as lllllldated at 30' to receive the T-shaped head ii. and the adjacent portion of the rule section 1''. The head 30 is provided with an us from the head 21 by tension constituting an arm 31 which is adapted to cooperate with a similar arm 31 formed on head 32 of the jaw J in a manner to form a pair of calipers, as will be understood. T be head 32 of the jaw J slidably fits upon the arm .9 of the square S in the manner shown in Fig. 11 and is adapted to be looked on the end of such arm by means of a set-screw 33. The jaw J is locked against accidental displacement means of a similar setscrew 34. As the rule R is slidably fitted within the square it will be clear that by adjusting the rule longitudinally within the arm 5'', the position of the jaw J with respect in the jaw J can he correspondingl varied to suit the particular work to which the calipers are a daptcd to be applied. As shown in Fig. 11, the outer edges of the arms 31 and 31" are of angular formation to permit of the measuring of the internal diameters of pipes and the like.

Referring now to Figs. 14. 15 and 16, I have here shown the head 21. carrying a spur 2:) which as shown in Fig. 15 comprises two tapered strips ofmetal secured together intermediate their ends by means of a pin 36. The wide ends of the strips are bent out.- wardly and inwardly in opposite directions to provide clamping jaws 37 which are adapted to embrace the head 21 for securely retaining the spur as a unit upon the rule. Thearm a of the square S carries a bracket designated generally at B. This bracket as shown in Fig. 16 comprises a pair of resilient. jaws 38 shaped to embrace the arm s in a manner to prevent accidental displacement of the bracket from the arm. The bracket alsoincludes a clamp 39 which is adapted to receive and irictionally retain a conven tional form of )Qllt'll or other nmrking tool designated at. l upon the bracketand in pr per position upon the arm 5 so that when the arms 8 and 5' shown in Fig. 1+,the pencil and spur roopcrate to provide a divider.

Referring now to Fig. 17, shown the square S and the rule as a razor blade holder. As shown in Figs. 1 and 17. the arm a is slotted at one edge as indicated at -10. such slotefiecting a communication with the interior of the arm and being ot such a length as to accommodate a safetyrazor blade of the standard construction. In Fig. 17. I have shown a Gillette razor lilittl: indicated at 41 in applied position within the rm 8. n this position, the blade a1 is dgposed below the flanges i8 and is engage by the spring 19 thus frictionaiiy retaining the blade within the arm. l"o look the blade against accidental displacement from the arm, the rule R is moved to its innermost position so that it overlies a. portion of the 7 securely clamps I. have here the blade between the rule are in folded position, as

R employed blade 41 and thus and the spring 19. fter the rule has been moved to this position the arm 8 is moved to folded position, thus enga ing the lug 22 to prevent the withdrawal 0 the rule from the arm.

In Fig. 18. I have shown the tool employed as a holder for razor blades of the Gem type. such blade being indicated at 42 and in its applied position having the reinforced edge thereof disposed between the flanges 18 so that when the arm a is moved to folded position. the blade as a whole will be securely clamped within the tool against lateral displacement. To prevent longitu dinal tl Splllltrlltfllt of the blade. the rule it i moved so that its inner end abuts the ad iacent end of the blade 42 in the manner shown in Fig. 18.

it will be understood that the blades held within the tool as described in connection ith Figs. 1? and 18, permits of the holding of the blades during honing or stropping. However. in. Fig. 18. the tool can function as a razor when [I S Lltfibl sat'et) device (not .ll )\\'n) is applied tiritbe blade.

Although I have herein shown and de-' .-ciibed only one form ot' coinl'iination tool embodying my invention. it is to be underslcod that various changes and modifications may be made herein without departing, from the spirit of the invention and the spirit and s ope of the appended claims.

What I claim is:

I. In combination. a holder comprising a main arm having a channel. a second arm of U-=hape in cross section pivotall; connectet'l in the main aim and adapted to embrace the main arm when turned into closed position thereon. a leaf spring within the channel of the main arm: and a rule comprisi; a main section adapted to slidably [it within the channel of the main arm and adapted to be l'rictionall held in adjusted position by aid spring, and a second section pivotally connected to the main section. each of said sections being provided with graduations, and said second section having means to cooperate with the said second arm of the holder for supplementing the. sprin and preventing! accidental di placement of the rule when the holder is closed.

In combination. a holder comprising folding sections each of which is provided with a channel, a sprin within said channel, and a rule comprising folding sections adapted to slidably fit Within said channel, one of which rule sections is engaged by said Spring for retaining the rule in a'HJus'ted position and the other of which rule sections has means to engage with the other section of the holder into the channel of which the first section is movable to supplement the sprin and retain the rule within the holder.

n combination. a square comprisin dable arms one of which is formed Wit lianges to provide a channel and the other of which is U-shaped in cross-section and adapted to embrace the channeled arm when in the closed p sition thereon, a spring within said channel. and a rule comprising foldable' sections. one of said sections fitting: within said channel and engaged by said spring, and the other section adapted to be disposed between said flanges and having a projection adapted to be engaged by the other arm of said square for securel holding the rule as a unit against displacement from said channel when the said arm is in closed position on said first named arm.

4. A rule holder adapted to form a square when in fully open position. consisting of a channeled arm having a block at one end, a second arm of Ushaped cross-section adapted to embrace the channeled arm when the said second arm is in the closed position thereon and pivotally connected at one end to said block. a spring within the channel of the lirst arm havin; one end engaged and held by said pivot block and a rule slidable in the channel of the first arm and friction all engaged and held by the said sprin .3. A rule holder adapted to Form a square when in fully open position. consisting of a channeled arm having, a block at one end, a second arm of U-shaped cross -section adapted to embrace the channeled arm when in the closed position thereon and pivotally connected at one end to said block, and a spring \vithinthe channel of the first arm, said block having agroovtnand said spring having a flange at one end seated in the said groove and held by said block.

HENR Y SCHUETZ. 

